Lemon Garlic Pasta (6 basic ingredients, 15-minute meal!)
Servings 2
This lemon garlic pasta is perfect for busy weeknights. It's great as a main or side with chicken or fish. Use gluten-free pasta to keep it gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces (170 grams) spaghetti whole wheat, gluten-free, or regular
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup (35 grams) grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano
- 15 (1 tbsp or 5 grams) small basil leaves packed, chiffonaded (cut into thin strips)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice for me, this was 1/2 a small lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Boil the spaghetti according to the directions on the package.6 ounces (170 grams) spaghetti
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the olive oil and garlic. Mix around occasionally until the garlic starts to brown. Take off the heat and set aside.1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 garlic cloves
- When the pasta is done, drain it in a colander and let it sit there while doing the next step.
- In the pot that you had the spaghetti in, add the Parmesan, basil, lemon juice and the garlic olive oil. Stir in the spaghetti and salt to taste. Stir thoroughly and be sure to get all the cheese that likes to stick to the bottom of the pot. Serve immediately.1/2 cup (35 grams) grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano, 15 (1 tbsp or 5 grams) small basil leaves, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt
Notes
- The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.
Nutrition
Calories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 21gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 698mgPotassium: 253mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 354IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 331mgIron: 2mgNet Carbs: 64
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